Short Detail:
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Rourkela Steel Plant has announced Engagement of Apprentices 2026-27 for total 1110 posts. Candidates who want to apply for Apprentice (Trade/Diploma/Graduate) can submit their online application form from 17/07/2026 to 26/08/2026, if you meet all the required eligibility criteria. For complete details such as eligibility, age limit, selection process, stipend, and application steps, candidates must read the full notification carefully.
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Rourkela Steel Plant
Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Advt No.: L&D/Adv./APP/158
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 17/07/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 26/08/2026
- Form Correction Date: N/A
- Walk-in Interview / Document Verification: 01/09/2026 to 26/09/2026 (trade/discipline-wise schedule)
Application Fees
- No Application Fee for Any Candidate.
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 31/08/2026
- Min Age: 18 Years
- Max Age: 28 Years
- Age relaxation extra is applicable as per the rules of “SAIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026”
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 1110
| Apprentice Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Trade Apprentices (ITI Passed) | 421 |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentices | 414 |
| Graduate Apprentices | 275 |
| Total | 1110 |
Eligibility Details
- Candidate must have passed the qualifying examination (ITI / Diploma / Degree) in the respective discipline as a regular candidate
- Only candidates who passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible
- Candidates whose result is not declared by the last date of application are not eligible
- Candidates who have already done, or are currently doing, an apprenticeship, or who have 1 year or more of job experience, cannot apply
Post & Category Wise Vacancy Distribution
Trade Apprentices (ITI Passed)
| Sl No | Trade / Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AOCP | 10 |
| 2 | COPA | 56 |
| 3 | Diesel Mechanic | 10 |
| 4 | Electrician | 100 |
| 5 | Fitter | 100 |
| 6 | Tool & Die Maker | 10 |
| 7 | Electronics Mechanic | 15 |
| 8 | Instrument Mechanic | 10 |
| 9 | LACP | 10 |
| 10 | Machinist | 10 |
| 11 | Mechanic Motor Vehicle | 10 |
| 12 | Mechanic Refrigeration and AC | 10 |
| 13 | Turner | 15 |
| 14 | Welder | 15 |
| 15 | ICTSM | 10 |
| 16 | Central AC Plant Mechanic | 10 |
| 17 | Technician Mechatronics | 10 |
| 18 | Manufacturing Process Control & Automation | 10 |
| Total | 421 | |
Graduate and Technician (Diploma) Apprentices
| Sl No | Branch / Discipline | Diploma Vacancies | Degree Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19-20 | Ceramic Tech / Chemical | 15 (05+10) | 15 (05+10) |
| 21-22 | Civil / Computer Science | 55 (40+15) | 20 (10+10) |
| 23-24 | EEE / Electrical | 95 (05+90) | 25 (10+15) |
| 25-26 | Mechanical & Mechatronics / Metallurgy | 110 (90+20) | 40 (30+10) |
| 27-28 | Electronics & Telecomm. / IT | 45 (20+25) | 20 (10+10) |
| 29-31 | Automobile / ECE / E&I | 20 (10+10) | 30 (10+10+10) |
| 32-34 | Production / BA / B.Sc | Not Applicable | 65 (10+40+15) |
| 35-37 | B.Com / BCA / BBA | Not Applicable | 30 (10+10+10) |
| 38-40 | Nursing (B.Sc/GNM) / Physiotherapy | 44 (40+04) | 20 |
| 41-43 | DMLT / DRT / DXT | 20 (06+04+10) | Not Applicable |
| 44-46 | DOTT / DEO / D. Pharma | 20 (04+10+06) | Not Applicable |
| Total | 414 | 275 | |
Apprentice: Stipend Details
| Apprentice Category | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Trade Apprentices (General trades) | Rs. 10,560/- |
| COPA & Welder Trade Apprentices | Rs. 9,600/- |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentices | Rs. 10,900/- |
| Graduate Apprentices | Rs. 12,300/- |
Important Links
| SAIL Trade Apprentice Apply | Click Here |
| SAIL Graduate/ Diploma Apprentice | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Join Youtube Channel | Click Here |
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| Instagram Join | Click Here |
| Join Facebook Group | Click Here |
| Latest Update | Sarkari Result |
Apprentice Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
There is no written exam for this apprenticeship. Selection is done through a walk-in process based on academic merit.
Merit Weightage
- 30% weightage to marks scored in Class 10
- 70% weightage to marks scored in the qualifying Degree, Diploma, or ITI examination
Candidates are shortlisted using this merit formula against the number of seats available in each trade/discipline and category.
Walk-in Venue
Central Recreation Room, Trainees’ Hostel, Sector-5, Rourkela-769002, Dist: Sundargarh, Odisha.
